James G Cummings Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 68-6170773
Foundation Overview
Based in Fort Bragg, CA, James G Cummings Foundation has awarded 144 grants totaling $831,346 to organizations in California and Oregon and internationally. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median award of $4,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
10 of 18 recipients (56%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
98% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in Fort Bragg (15%), Mendocino (9%), San Diego (6%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 1% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (47%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into James G Cummings Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State Univ Sacramento Fo | $4,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2024 |
| Mendocino College For Zmr | $4,000 | Ukiah, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2024 |
| Mendocino K-8 Schools | $12,346 | Mendocino, CA, US | Donation | 2024 |
| San Francisco State University For | $4,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2024 |
| University Of Santa Barbara For As | $8,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2024 |
| University Of Berkeley For Ak | $4,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2024 |
| Csu Maritime Academy For Bh | $4,000 | Vallejo, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2024 |
| San Diego Mesa Community College Fo | $4,000 | San Diego, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2024 |
| California Polytechnic State Univer | $4,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2024 |
| Csu Monterey Bay For Mb | $4,000 | Seaside, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2024 |
| South Coast Youth Soccer Club | $10,000 | Gualala, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Arena Elementary School | $5,000 | Point Arena, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| University Of Santa Barbara For No | $4,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2024 |
| University Of Santa Cruz For Gh | $4,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2024 |
| University Of San Diego For Dla | $4,000 | San Diego, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2024 |
| Uc Regents For Art | $4,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2024 |
| Uc Regents | $12,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarships | 2024 |
| University Of Berkeley For Ag | $6,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2024 |
| California State Univ Sacramento Fo | $8,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2023 |
| Mendocino Coast Children's Fund | $19,000 | Mendocino, CA, US | Donation For Safe Passage Services | 2023 |
| San Francisco State University For | $4,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2023 |
| Sonoma State University Scholarship | $4,000 | Rohnert Park, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2023 |
| University Of California Davis For | $4,000 | West Sacramento, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2023 |
| University Of California Los Angele | $4,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2023 |
| University Of California Riverside | $4,000 | Riverside, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2023 |
| Mendocino College For Zmr | $4,000 | Ukiah, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2023 |
| Mendocino K-8 Schools | $3,000 | Mendocino, CA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Noyo Center For Marine Science | $20,000 | Fort Bragg, CA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Mendocino Food And Nutrition Program Inc | $25,000 | Fort Bragg, CA, US | Donation For Children's Nutrition Program | 2023 |
| University Of San Diego For Dla | $4,000 | San Diego, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2023 |
| University Of Santa Cruz For Gh | $4,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2023 |
| University Of Santa Barbara For No | $4,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2023 |
| University Of Berkeley For Dm | $4,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2023 |
| Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Scholarshi | $4,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2022 |
| Cal State Univ Monterey Bay For Mb | $4,000 | Seaside, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2022 |
| California State Univ Sacramento Fo | $4,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2022 |
| Dominican University Scholarship Fo | $4,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2022 |
| Mendocino Coast Children's Fund | $15,000 | Mendocino, CA, US | Donation For Safe Passage Services | 2022 |
| Mendocino Film Festival | $2,500 | Mendocino, CA, US | Donation For Youth Film Program | 2022 |
| Mendocino Food & Nutrition Program | $20,000 | Fort Bragg, CA, US | Donation For Children's Nutrition Program | 2022 |
| Point Arena Schools | $8,000 | Point Arena, CA, US | Donation For Musical Instruments | 2022 |
| San Diego State University For Yz | $4,000 | San Diego, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2022 |
| San Francisco State University For | $4,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2022 |
| Santa Rosa Junior College Scholarsh | $4,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2022 |
| Sonoma State University Scholarship | $4,000 | Rohnert Park, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2022 |
| South Coast Youth Soccer Club | $5,000 | Gualala, CA, US | Donation For Soccer Program | 2022 |
| University Of California Berkeley F | $8,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of California Davis For | $8,000 | West Sacramento, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of California Los Angele | $4,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of California Riverside | $4,000 | Riverside, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2022 |
| Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Scholarshi | $4,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2022 |
| Cal State Univ Monterey Bay For Mb | $4,000 | Seaside, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2022 |
| California State Univ Sacramento Fo | $4,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2022 |
| Dominican University Scholarship Fo | $4,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2022 |
| Mendocino Coast Children's Fund | $15,000 | Mendocino, CA, US | Donation For Safe Passage Services | 2022 |
| Mendocino Film Festival | $2,500 | Mendocino, CA, US | Donation For Youth Film Program | 2022 |
| Mendocino Food & Nutrition Program | $20,000 | Fort Bragg, CA, US | Donation For Children's Nutrition Program | 2022 |
| Point Arena Schools | $8,000 | Point Arena, CA, US | Donation For Musical Instruments | 2022 |
| San Diego State University For Yz | $4,000 | San Diego, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2022 |
| San Francisco State University For | $4,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2022 |
| Santa Rosa Junior College Scholarsh | $4,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2022 |
| Sonoma State University Scholarship | $4,000 | Rohnert Park, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2022 |
| South Coast Youth Soccer Club | $5,000 | Gualala, CA, US | Donation For Soccer Program | 2022 |
| University Of California Berkeley F | $8,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of California Davis For | $8,000 | West Sacramento, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of California Los Angele | $4,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of California Riverside | $4,000 | Riverside, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2022 |
| Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Scholarshi | $4,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2022 |
| Cal State Univ Monterey Bay For Mb | $4,000 | Seaside, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2022 |
| California State Univ Sacramento Fo | $4,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2022 |
| Dominican University Scholarship Fo | $4,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2022 |
| Mendocino Coast Children's Fund | $15,000 | Mendocino, CA, US | Donation For Safe Passage Services | 2022 |
| Mendocino Film Festival | $2,500 | Mendocino, CA, US | Donation For Youth Film Program | 2022 |
| Mendocino Food & Nutrition Program | $20,000 | Fort Bragg, CA, US | Donation For Children's Nutrition Program | 2022 |
| Point Arena Schools | $8,000 | Point Arena, CA, US | Donation For Musical Instruments | 2022 |
| San Diego State University For Yz | $4,000 | San Diego, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2022 |
| San Francisco State University For | $4,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2022 |
| Santa Rosa Junior College Scholarsh | $4,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2022 |
| Sonoma State University Scholarship | $4,000 | Rohnert Park, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2022 |
| South Coast Youth Soccer Club | $5,000 | Gualala, CA, US | Donation For Soccer Program | 2022 |
| University Of California Berkeley F | $8,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of California Davis For | $8,000 | West Sacramento, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of California Los Angele | $4,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of California Riverside | $4,000 | Riverside, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2022 |
| Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Scholarshi | $8,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2021 |
| College Of The Redwoods Scholarship | $4,000 | Eureka, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2021 |
| Fort Bragg Little League | $2,500 | Fort Bragg, CA, US | Donation For Little League Equipment | 2021 |
| Fort Bragg Unified School District | $5,000 | Fort Bragg, CA, US | Donation For Food Pantry Program | 2021 |
| Holy Names University Scholarship F | $4,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2021 |
| Mendocino Coast Children's Fund | $7,500 | Mendocino, CA, US | Donation For Safe Passage Services | 2021 |
| Mendocino Food & Nutrition Program | $10,000 | Fort Bragg, CA, US | Donation For Children's Nutrition Program | 2021 |
| Mills College M Center Scholarship | $4,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2021 |
| Solano Community College Scholarshi | $4,000 | Fairfield, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2021 |
| Sonoma State University Scholarship | $8,000 | Rohnert Park, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2021 |
| Uc Santa Cruz Scholarship For Lh | $4,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2021 |
| University Of British Columbia Scho | $4,000 | Vancouver, BC, CA | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2021 |
| Mendonoma Health Alliance | $2,500 | Gualala, CA, US | Donation For Connecting Coastal Community Project | 2021 |
| Conservation Works | $2,500 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | Donation For Youth Conservation Projects | 2021 |
| Fort Bragg High School | $5,000 | Fort Bragg, CA, US | Donation For Track & Field Program And 2022 Safe And Sober Graduation | 2021 |
| Flockworks | $5,000 | Mendocino, CA, US | Donation For Art In The School Program | 2021 |
| Sacramento State University Scholar | $4,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2021 |
| Santa Rosa Junior College Scholarsh | $4,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2021 |
| Dominican University Scholarship Fo | $4,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2021 |
| Reed College Scholarship For Nm | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2021 |
| Uc Regents Scholarship For Ms | $4,000 | Berkely, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2021 |
| Uc Santa Barbara Scholarship For Fv | $4,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2021 |
| Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Scholarshi | $4,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2020 |
| Dana Gray Elementary School | $2,000 | Fort Bragg, CA, US | Donation For Odyssey Of The Mind Program | 2020 |
| Fbusd Alternative Ed Program | $5,000 | Fort Bragg, CA, US | Donation For Project Based Learning Program | 2020 |
| Fort Bragg Little League | $2,500 | Fort Bragg, CA, US | Donation For Little League Program | 2020 |
| Fort Bragg Unified School District | $5,000 | Fort Bragg, CA, US | Donation For 40 Student Guitars | 2020 |
| Holy Names University Scholarship F | $4,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2020 |
| Mendocino Food & Nutrition | $10,000 | Fort Bragg, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2020 |
| Mills College M Center Scholarship | $4,000 | Oakland, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2020 |
| San Diego State University Scholars | $4,000 | San Diego, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2020 |
| Solano Community College Scholarshi | $4,000 | Fairfield, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2020 |
| Sonoma State University Scholarship | $4,000 | Rohnert Park, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2020 |
| Uc Santa Barbara Scholarship For Mr | $8,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2020 |
| Arena Union Elementary School | $2,500 | Point Arena, CA, US | Donation For Dance Costumes | 2020 |
| California State University East Ba | $4,000 | Hayward, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2020 |
| Uc Santa Cruz Scholarship For Lh Me | $8,000 | Santa Cruz, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2020 |
| College Of The Redwoods Scholarship | $4,000 | Eureka, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2020 |
| University Of British Columbia Scho | $4,000 | Vancouver, BC, CA | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2020 |
| Mendocino Coast Children's Fund | $10,000 | Mendocino, CA, US | Donation For Children's Fund Program | 2020 |
| Butte College | $4,000 | Oroville, CA, US | To Provide Funds For Educational Scholarships | 2016 |
| Cal Poly San Luis Obispo | $8,000 | San Luis Obispo, CA, US | To Provide Funds For Educational Scholarships | 2016 |
| California State Univ Chico | $8,000 | Chico, CA, US | To Provide Funds For Educational Scholarships | 2016 |
| California State Univ Long Beach | $4,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | To Provide Funds For Educational Scholarships | 2016 |
| California State Univ Sacramento | $8,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | To Provide Funds For Educational Scholarships | 2016 |
| Fort Bragg High School | $5,500 | Fort Bragg, CA, US | Donation For Career And College Center | 2016 |
| Fort Bragg School District (alternative Program) | $5,000 | Fort Bragg, CA, US | Donation For Ping Pong Table, Pe Equipment, Etc. | 2016 |
| Fort Bragg Usd Co Fort Dana Gray Elementary School | $1,000 | Fort Bragg, CA, US | Donation For Odyssey Of The Mind Program | 2016 |
| Fort Dana Gray Elementary School | $2,500 | Fort Bragg, CA, US | Donation For 6th Grade Campout And Handicapped Classroom | 2016 |
| Mendocino County Office Of Education | $5,000 | Ukiah, CA, US | Donation For Juvenile Hall Book Program | 2016 |
| San Diego State University | $4,000 | San Diego, CA, US | To Provide Funds For Educational Scholarships | 2016 |
| Santa Rosa Junior College | $8,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | To Provide Funds For Educational Scholarships | 2016 |
| South Coast Youth Soccer Club | $5,000 | Manchester, CA, US | Donation For Soccer Equipment/program | 2016 |
| Univ Of Cal - Santa Barbara | $4,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | To Provide Funds For Educational Scholarships | 2016 |
| University Of California Berkeley | $4,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | To Provide Fund For Educational Scholarship | 2016 |
| Friends Of The Mendocino Coast Rec & Park Dist | $2,500 | Fort Bragg, CA, US | Donation For 2nd Grade Swim Program | 2016 |
| Mendocino K-8 School | $5,000 | Mendocino, CA, US | Donation For Classical Guitar Program | 2016 |
| Noyo Center For Marine Science | $6,000 | Fort Bragg, CA, US | Donation For 3d Printer And Scanner | 2016 |
| The Los Angeles Film School | $8,000 | Hollywood, CA, US | To Provide Funds For Educational Scholarships | 2016 |
| Three Rivers Charter School | $5,000 | Fort Bragg, CA, US | Donation For Musical Instruments | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 68-6170773 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 1064 Mendocino, CA 95460-0000 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee James G Cummings Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Robert C Petersen |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Matthew Decaminada |
Forms 990-PF
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